Solo 2013

Takeoff

Help Jack...

Become the Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World

At 20 years old, Jack Wiegand is preparing for the flight of his life to break the
Guinness World Records™
title, something he has been working toward since his first flight at the age of 13. In May 2013, this record-breaking journey will take him from his home in Fresno, California, to exotic destinations he has dreamed of since childhood. Rome, Egypt, Bangkok and Tokyo are only a few of the locations he will travel to on his flight around the world.

Jack’s journey to make history began on his 13th birthday when he piloted his first introductory glider. On his 14th birthday, he became the youngest pilot in the
Central California Soaring Club
to solo a glider, and when Jack was 16, he soloed his first single-engine power plane. Now 20 years old, Jack plans to break the
Guinness World Records™ title in May 2013 by becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world.

Jack is realizing his childhood dream, making history, and giving back to two non-profit organizations close to his heart:

Jack's Story

Thank you for your support

Thank you for your support. This world record-breaking mission would not be possible without it. As Jack circumnavigates the globe, he will be watched by millions and leaves little land untouched. This historic achievement can offer you limitless opportunities for worldwide exposure and can be customized to benefit any partnership. All funds raised will contribute to operational expenses, and donations will benefit two non-profit organizations close to Jack’s heart:

Route

Follow Jack's route to set a new world record!

Beginning in May, Jack took off in a Mooney Ovation2 GX airplane from his hometown of Fresno, California, flying approximately 21,000 nautical miles, visiting 12 countries, making 22 stops, and crossing three oceans, all to become the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.

Destination

Arrival

1

Fresno CA, USA

TBD

2

Boulder CO, USA

May 1, 2013

3

New York NY, USA

May 2, 2013

4

Iqaluit Baffin Region, Canada

May 4, 2013

5

Nuuk, Greenland

May 5, 2013

6

Reykjavik, Iceland

May 7, 2013

7

London, England

May 9, 2013

8

Rome, Italy

May 11, 2013

9

Crete, Greece

May 13, 2013

10

Cairo, Egypt

May 15, 2013

11

Dubai, UAE

May 18, 2013

12

Mumbai, India

May 21, 2013

13

Chittagong, Bangladesh

May 22, 2013

14

Bangkok, Thailand

May 23, 2013

15

Manila, Philippines

May 24, 2013

16

Okinawa, Japan

May 25, 2013

17

Kobe, Japan

May 27, 2013

18

Asahikawa, Japan

May 30, 2013

19

Petropavlovsk, Russia

May 31, 2013

20

Adak AK, USA

June 1, 2013

21

Anchorage AK, USA

June 3, 2013

22

Ketchikan AK, USA

June 4, 2013

23

Seattle WA, USA

June 5, 2013

24

Fresno CA, USA

June 6, 2013

*All route information is tentative, and dependent on weather and travel conditions.